Click here to see which RVAR members have switched firms, gone inactive, or joined recently.

	Tammie Aldridge, Mortgage Consultant for Wells Fargo Home Mortgage received RVAR's 2013 Affiliate Individual of the Year award. Tammie chaired RVAR's Affiliates Committee in 2012 and 2013.
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage was honored with RVAR's 2013 Affiliate Company of the Year award, presented on September 17th at RVAR's Affiliate and REALTOR® Night. Wells Fargo was recognized for its outstanding support of RVAR exhibited by event attendance, sponsorships and Committee service.

The 2014 dues bills should arrive at office addresses by October 1st. The 2014 dues amount has been set at $520 -- exactly the same as the 2013 amount:
                                                NAR  $155
                                                VAR $120
                                                RVAR $245
Any member who would like to receive a dues bill via email should contact Susan Edwards.  
 
Anyone who pays dues by November 1st (includes a November 1st postmark) can take advantage of a $50 discount.

The dues bill includes a request for a voluntary contribution of $30 to RPAC (REALTORS® Political Action Committee.)
 
The final date to pay 2014 dues is Monday, January 6th. Anyone whose membership is terminated for non-payment of dues may be reinstated:

• Up to 60 days following termination -- reinstatement requires payment of annual dues   + reinstatement fee equal to 1/2 new member application fee. 
• Beyond 60 days -- reinstatement requires application as a new member.

RVAR's Standard Forms Committee and Board of Directors have finalized revisions to RVAR's Exclusive Right to Represent Seller Agreement. Click here for a summary of the revisions. The revised form will be available in zipForm® by October 15th. Watch the MLS Bulletin Board for an announcement once the revised form is available.

Last month, the nominations for 2014 Board seats were announced.

Any REALTOR® wishing to file as a petition candidate for any of the open Board positions noted must file a petition with the RVAR office during the month of September. The petition must be received in the RVAR office by Monday, September 30th and be signed by 20 RVAR members in good standing. If any petitions are filed, an election by ballot for any contested seats will be held by mid-November. (And if it turns out we are having a fall election, we will invite all the candidates to the October 17th REALTOR® After Hours for a 'meet the candidates' evening.)

Platinum:    Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group *  Freedom First Credit Union

Diamond:  Wells Fargo

Gold:    Acquisition Title & Settlement * Bank of America * Valley Bank

Special Music Sponsor: Performance Title & Settlement

Don't forget to bring your pet food donation for the Community Service Pet Food Drive and be entered for a gift basket drawing that evening!

Pet Food Drive:  Let's Feed the Animals!

VAR's Property Management Coalition is hosting a must attend event for managers to stay up to date, October 23rd-25th, in Charlottesville. Join more than 200 property managers from across Virginia for this conference, which will be celebrating its 10th anniversary.  Click here to register for the perfect combination of continuing education and networking.

All Brokers and Managers are invited to attend RVAR's Brokers Breakfast on Thursday, October 24th at the RVAR office. (Coffee/continental breakfast 8:30-9:00AM, folllowed by the program 9:00-10:30AM.) The primary purpose of this Breakfast is sharing -- RVAR with Brokers, Brokers with RVAR and Brokers with each other. Agenda topics are currently being developed. Mark your calendar -- registration for this event will open soon.

Legal Update: There is still time to register for the annual Legal Update, Thursday, September 26th, 9AM-Noon at the South Roanoke County Library. VAR Counsel Blake Hegeman will return with the latest legal news from around the state and country. Specific topics will be: Real Estate Laws You Need to Know (2 hours) and Sneaky Regs (1 hour.) This class provides 3 hours CE/PL credits. $10 in advance/$15 at the door.  Click here for more information or to register.

GRI 402: Financing Alternatives: Attend this course to get up to speed on loan limits, finance options, avoiding common potholes and tips for navigating the difficult deal. This October 10th course is REQUIRED to earn the GRI designation and qualifies for 7 hours of CE/PL electives. Pam Ermen is the instructor for this course. Click here for more information or to register.

Already earned your GRI? You may attend any GRI class for only $35. Great way to update your knowledge and earn CE. (No test required.)

Real Forestry for Real Estate: This day-long class, Tuesday, November 12th, (8:30AM-4:30PM at the RVAR office) is aimed at real estate professionals who list, sell or appraise rural land. A Virginia Cooperative Extension program -- a  joint program of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University and the US Department of Agriculture, this class offers 8 hours of CE/PLE/Appraiser credits. Click here for more information or to register. (Registration is handled by Virginia Tech.)

REALTOR® Safety: Don't Be a Victim: This class returns by popular demand on Wednesday, November 20th, 10:00-11:30AM at the RVAR office. This class was very well received when it was first offered in April. You will learn everything from REALTOR® safety in the field to safety tips for real estate offices. Click here for more information or to register.

RVAR expresses sympathy to the friends and colleagues of REALTOR® Dee Dudley of Prudential Premier, REALTORS®, who passed away suddenly earlier this month. RVAR also expresses sympathy upon the death of long-time REALTOR® Ann Deyerle of MKB, REALTORS®. RVAR offers condolences to her son, REALTOR® Jay Deyerle of Hall Associates.

RVAR also offers condolences to REALTOR® Julie Arthur of Long & Foster, REALTORS® upon the recent death of her father and to REALTOR® Sharon Smith of RE/MAX All Points upon the recent death of her father.

Let RVAR know if you have news to share.